New Forest Pack 9 Features Explored in Latest ITOOSOFT Stream

In the latest Ask ITOOSOFT stream, viewers took a deep dive into the new features of Forest Pack 9, focusing heavily on Forest Ivy, a tool introduced to create climbing plants within the software. Hosts broke down the key features, functionalities, and enhancements included in this latest release, sharing insights on how users can best integrate these tools into their workflow.

The session began with a discussion on the overall improvements in Forest Pack 9, which includes a more robust set of environmental creation tools for 3ds Max. The primary focus was on the innovative Forest Ivy plugin, which allows users to easily create and customize climbing plants, making use of a library of presets and settings for fine-tuning details such as growth, direction, and density. The hosts demonstrated how to use Ivy in both manual and automated modes to create realistic vines and plants that grow along surfaces.

The stream also touched on the long-standing question about licensing. ITOOSOFT reaffirmed their commitment to perpetual licensing rather than annual subscriptions, a relief for many users. Updates like this will be included in the maintenance plan users receive upon purchasing the license.

The demo portion provided valuable insights on animating ivy growth and adjusting parameters like surface offsets, gravity, and climbing tendencies. Additionally, tips for working with large scenes efficiently were discussed, such as using viewport instancing and quick mesh mode to maintain performance while building complex plant systems.

Looking beyond Forest Ivy, the team shared announcements about the upcoming RailClone 7, which will feature a refreshed library system and improvements scheduled for release between Q2 and Q3 of 2025. Viewers were also teased about upcoming Black Friday deals and how to leverage new Forest Pack libraries in future projects.

For those who missed the live stream, a replay is available on YouTube (linked in the original post). This is a great opportunity for both newcomers and long-time users of Forest Pack to get hands-on guidance with the latest version, explore new tools, and streamline their environment-building processes.

Check out the full stream here.